GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Colorado Mesa University men's lacrosse coach Vince Smith announced the signing of 19 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent (NLI) during the early signing period. This recruiting class is one of the largest ever signed by the program and comes from all over the United States. They will be eligible for the 2016 season.
 
Austin Bullock – 6'3, 190lb – Defense – Ponderosa High School, Parker, Colo.
Club: Altitude Stickness
Started on Ponderosa's 2014 State Championship 4A Lacrosse Team…Awarded All-Conference during his Junior campaign…Also played football at Ponderosa.
Coach's Comments: "Austin is a long, fast defender that has the ability to play long stick midfield as well as close defense. Austin has a tremendous upside carrying such a large light frame."
 
Jeff Circuit Jr. – 6'4, 215lb – Midfield – Central Bucks East High School, Doylestown, Pa.
Club: Phillie Elite (LB3), Twist, and Dukes Triple H
Three-sport varsity athlete competing in lacrosse, football and basketball…Played club lacrosse fo some of the top teams in the country, including Phillie Elite (LB3), Twist Lacrosse Club and Dukes Triple H winning a number of tournaments and championships while competing nationally.
Coach's Comments: "Jeff is a big, strong physical midfielder, who has the ability to change defenses with his size and down-hill dodging ability. The lefty has the ability to score, but can also distribute the ball to his teammates because of his soft hands and great vision. Jeff should have an immediate impact for the Mavericks at the midfield with a combination of size and athleticism."
 
Michael Dasch – 5'10, 160lb – Midfield – Mt. Carmel High School, San Diego, Calif.
Club: West Coast Starz, RC Starz, Top Corner, Brady's Bunch, Warhawks and Sun Devils
Earned a number of accolades including, US Lacrosse All-Star, Mt. Carmel Midfield of the Year Award (2012 & 2014), and 1^st Team All-County.
Coach's Comments: "Michael is a quick and speedy midfielder, from a military family, where his hard work and discipline shows in his game. He has the ability to score off ball, as well as with a hard dodge, but his greatest ability is his lacrosse IQ. Michael understands the defenses and has shown an ability to see plays a few steps ahead of when they develop."
 
Flynn Ernst – 5'10, 200lb – Defense – Chaska High School, Chaska, Minnesota
Club: Team Minnesota
Has been a starter for the high school program since his freshman year, earning letters every year along with the "Unsung Hero" Award in 2012…Coaches Player of the Year in 2014…All-Conference in 2014…Flynn has been a member of Team Minnesota for five years, traveling throughout the country playing in national lacrosse tournaments throughout the summers…Chosen a second time to be a captain for the Chaska High School Lacrosse team…Plays football for Chaska High School, as a starter on the offensive line and as a middle linebacker…Lettered in football three years and was a member of the winningest team in Chaska High School history last year for team that made it to the semi-final Minnesota state football game…Gives back to the community as a member of the coaching staff for the Chaska youth lacrosse program and by speaking to middle school students about the disadvantages of drug use.
Coach's Comments: "Flynn is a smart, tough defender, who understands angles of pursuit as well as his opponent's strengths and weaknesses. He is natural leader and has a background in football that plays in well on the lacrosse field. Flynn has strength, quickness and toughness to play the close defender position."   
 
Dan Fay – 5'9, 180lb – Long Stick Midfield – Cranford High School, Cranford, N.J.
Club: Building Blocks (BBL)
Starting LSM for Cranford High School (NJ) for all four years of his high school career…Led the team in forced turnovers as well as groundballs…Recognized as a defensive standout being named to the All-Conference team in the Waterman Conference…Invited to participate in the Garden State Showcase and at the MVP Shootout.
Coach's Comments: "Dan is a tough, hardnosed competitor that plays much bigger than his body suggest. He looks to control the middle of the field, while also possessing the ability to convert offensive opportunities into chances for his teammates."
 
Nick Georgagi – 6', 180lb – Defense – J Serra Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.
Club: Brady's Bunch, Rip City, 3D
Three-year varsity starter on defense for nationally ranked J Serra Catholic High School heading into his Senior season…Helped lead the team to the California CIF Semifinals as a sophomore and CIF Championship game as a junior…Named to the 2014 All Trinity League as a second team selection…Selected to participate in Jake Reed 3D Blue Chip in 2014.
Coach's Comments: "Nick is a smart, athletic defender that has the ability to make plays both close to the goal as well as in the open field. Nick's ability to communicate and understand defenses could just be his best overall lacrosse attribute. Nick's intelligence and lacrosse knowledge should lend well to a long career with the Mavericks."
 
Matthew Graney – 5'8, 150lb – Attack – Juan Diego Catholic High School, Draper, Utah
Club: West Coast Starz, Brady's Bunch, Utah Starz, Utah Elite, and Utah Black Hawks
Started on attack, helping his team to win two Utah State Championships, including a three goal performance as a freshman in the State Championship game…Earned All-Conference accolades as a sophomore and a junior.
Coach's Comments: "Matthew is a quick and shifty attacker, who has a great first step. His speed and his quickness play a major part of his lacrosse game as he has the ability to create space to make good lacrosse decisions. Matthew shows the ability to play both midfield and attack which is just part of the upside to this future Maverick."
 
Jack Griffin – 5'9, 155lb – Midfield – Ponderosa High School, Parker, Colo.
Club: Altitude Stickness, Denver Elite
Four year lacrosse starter for Ponderosa High School and will serve as a team captain this spring in 2015…Helped lead his team to the 4A Lacrosse State Championship in 2004 being named the Championship Game's Most Valuable Player during his junior season…Earned 1^st Team All-State, 1^st Team All-Conference during his junior year, as well as being named the All-State Game, where he also earned the Most Valuable Player Award…Earned second team All-State honors and 2^nd Team All-Conference honors as a freshman…Invited to participate at Nike Blue Chip as well as the Face-Off Combine.
Coach's Comments: "Jack is a tough, athletic, fiery competitor that brings a chip on his shoulder to his game. Jack plays much larger than his size indicates, as he has the ability to score, defend and play every position in the field."
 
Bo Long – 6', 190lb – Defense – Juan Diego Catholic High School, Draper, Utah
Club: West Coast Starz, Rocky Mountain Starz, Utah Elite, Utah Starz, Utah Black Hawks
Four year letter winner at Juan Diego Catholic in Utah, where he has been a three year starter, while most recently being named a team captain for his senior season…Helped lead his teammates to two State Championships in 2012 and 2013…Led Utah High School Lacrosse, Division I, in caused turnovers helping him to earn All-State and All-Conference accolades.
Coach's Comments: "Bo is a strong, tough defender that has a great deal of natural athletic ability. Bo possesses a great set of stick skills that allows him to make the hard plays look easy. He has a great deal of potential in his future as he continues to develop."
 
Nikolas Lund-Murray – 6'3, 160lb – Goalie – New Westminster Secondary School, New Westminster, B.C.
Club: New West U19, New Westminster Salmon Bellies
Three-time Field Provincial Champion…Two-time Provincial Tournament MVP and a Champion as a member of the Canadian National U16 team.
Coach's Comments: "Nik is a tall, rangy goalie that shows the ability to be coached and continue to grow in his position of goalie into the future. He has the ability to make difficult stops look easy because of his body size and his reach."
 
Tyler Mackin – 6', 175lb – Attack – Bellarmine College Preparatory, San Jose, Calif.
Club: ADVNC, Alcatraz Outlaws
Two year starter for Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose…Chosen as an All-League selection in 2014…Chosen as an All-Star at both the Adrenaline Sonoma Shootout (2013) and King of the Hill in the summer of 2014.
Coach's Comments: "Tyler is a quick and shifty attacker that shows the ability to score in tight, while also possessing the ability to stretch the defense. Tyler's skill set allows him to dodge to the goal from both the right and left sides of the field, as well as the ability to play some from up top. Tyler has the ability to push for time early in his career with the Mavericks."
 
Michael Marino – 6'1, 165lb – Midfield/Face-Off Specialist – Aliso Niguel High School, Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Club: OC Kings Elite, California Ducks Elite, 3D Select SoCal
Three year varsity starter at Aliso Niguel as a midfielder and face-off specialist…75% average winning over 250 face-off's while only taking 340 draws…Scooped up 184 ground balls in 2014, leading the state of California in this statistic…Named first team All-League, as well as Sea View League Player of the Year honors.
Coach's Comments: "Michael is a long, wiry competitor that has shown to be versatile at the midfield position. Michael possess a great deal of knowledge at the face-off position, where he has the ability to dominate the position, while also possessing skills to counter when needed."
 
Chad Merrick – 6', 175lb – Midfield – Park City High School, Park City, Utah
Club: West Coast Starz Rocky Mountain, Utah Black Hawks, Utah Elite
Member of the Park City High School lacrosse team that helped lead Park City to a State Championship in 2014…Helped lead his Utah Elite team to the FIL World Lacrosse Championship in Denver.
Coach's Comments: "Chad is a quick and explosive midfielder who is a true student of the game. Chad shows the ability to grow and develop into a quality two-way midfielder due to his heart and hustle. Chad is not the flashiest player, but in time he will be a major contributor for the Maverick's lacrosse team playing two-way lacrosse."
 
Logan Olmsted – 5'10, 155lb – Midfield – J Serra Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.
Club: West Coast Starz
Helped lead JSerra to the CIF Championship game in 2014…Competes as a member of West Coast Starz on their national team for three years and will be playing for the Adrenaline…Attended Nike Blue Chip, played in the all-star game of Top 205, at Adrenaline High Rollers, and at the Adrenaline Showcase.
Coach's Comments: "Logan is a great two-way midfielder who possesses a ton of speed and quickness with a great first step. His toughness and heart allow him to play great defense both individually as well as part of the team concept. Logan has the ability to score in bunches off of the dodge and off ball."
 
Remi Reeves – 5'11, 165lb – Goalie – Souderton Area High School, Telford, Pa.
Club: Bucks Select Elite
 
Ranked among the top goalies in the state of Pennsylvania…Earned All Star honors at Blue Chip 225, NXT and MVP recruiting events during the summer of 2014.
 
Coach's Comments: "Remi is a solid, explosive keeper, who has great fundamentals and a textbook set of skills. Remi is an extremely hard worker, while looking to improving his game by being an extremely coachable individual."
 
Langston Rodgers – 6', 185lb – Long Stick Midfielder – Decatur High School, Decatur, Ga.
Club: Thunder, FCA South
Four year letter winner for Decatur High School…All-State and All-American honors for the 2014 season…Earned All-Tournament Team honors at Gait Cup, Southern Select, and Carolina Shootout.
Coach's Comments: "Langston is a tough defender who has the ability to lock down his opponent, playing either at the long stick position or at close defense. Langston has the speed and agility to be a great playmaker in the middle of the field, creating offensive opportunities for his team."
 
Mason Roik – 6', 175lb – Attack – Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas, Nev.
Club: West Coast Starz, Brady's Bunch
Helped lead his teammates to their first League Championship as well as a spot in the inaugural Nevada State Championship Lacrosse Game…Most Valuable Player Award in both the League Championship as well as the State Championship.
Coach's Comments: "Mason is a smart, slick attacker that has the ability to finish inside as well as stretch the defense with an outside shot. Mason sees and understands the defense, making him an effective inside scorer because of his great hands. Mason has the potential to put up a great deal of points as a Maverick in the future."
 
Nate Scully – 6'3, 180lb – Midfield – Decatur High School, Decatur, Ga.
Club: Tomatoes
Four year varsity letter winner at Decatur High School…Leader in goals, assists, ground balls and defensive takeaways during his high school career…Named a team captain for his senior season…All-State during his junior year.
Coach's Comments: "Nate is a true two-way midfielder, combining size and speed and the ability to influence outcomes on both ends of the playing field. Nate possesses the ability to play in the middle of the field with speed, skill and toughness as well as an offensive firepower."
 
Cooper Tokar – 5'10, 150lb – Midfield/Face-Off Specialist – Orono High School, Maple Plain, Minn.
Club: Team Minnesota
Finished the 2014 season with the number one face-off win percentage and number two in face-off wins in the state of Minnesota…Three time varsity award winning midfielder…Unsung Hero Award twice…Named Spotlight on Scholarship Award winner for maintaining a 3.0 GPA while competing in high school athletics.
Coach's Comments: "Copper is a tough, solid midfielder, with a strong competitive background in wrestling. Copper possesses the ability to control the tempo of play from the face-off position. Cooper's toughness and natural strength are two attributes the Mavericks will benefit from in the near future."
 
Colorado Mesa will open up their 2015 season on February 28 against Colorado College at Walker Field.